Drying is one of the most critical—and most misunderstood—steps in many industrial processes.

In my article “Fundamentals of Drying Aquafeed,” published in International Aquafeed (Pg 22), I explored principles that extend far beyond aquafeed production. Regardless of the material being processed, successful drying depends on a few core fundamentals that are still too often overlooked.

Beltomatic® dryers are known for running reliably for many years. It’s not uncommon to see systems operate well beyond expectations—even with minimal attention. But experience shows that when regular inspections and cleaning are deferred long enough, a failure will eventually occur.

When that happens, the real risk isn’t the failure itself—it’s how long production is down waiting for parts.